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Design-Build: Page 135

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Japanese company acquires U.S. landscaping business
Acting on its strategy for expansion into the United States, a Japanese horticulture company acquired its first U.S. landscape firm, Rolling Greens, a 40-year-old business based in Clinton, Maryland, with annual revenue of more than $5 million. Osaka-based Universal Engeisha Group chose not to disclose how much it paid for the American company, which includes […]
May 6, 2015
Based in Clinton, Maryland, the landscaping company has served the Washington-Baltimore corridor since the mid-1970s. Photo: Rolling Greens' website.
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Ornamental grass recognized as ‘Super Plant’ by LSU
A relatively new, variegated version of purple fountain grass called Fireworks has joined the henna coleus as one of the “Super Plants of 2015,” as designated by Louisiana State University’s Agricultural Center. The LSU AgCenter’s Super Plants list highlights tough and beautiful plants with a proven record of performance in Louisiana growing conditions. Fireworks is […]
May 6, 2015
Photo: Courtesy of itsaulplants.com.
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It’s Cinco de Mayo! Where are your clients celebrating?
It’s Cinco de Mayo, which for many Americans means an excuse to indulge in some margarita specials. However, if Pinterest is any indicator, a lot of people will celebrate at home, inviting friends and family over for cocktails and Mexican food. Any excuse for a party, right? It started me thinking about the way adults […]
May 5, 2015
Thoughtful lighting placement can create just the right mood for a get-together. Photo: Big Tree, Fort Myers, Florida.
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Design/build: Build a rain garden
Rain gardens may look like any other garden, but they have a secret: They’re incredible problem-solvers. Find out more here at Total Landscape Care!
May 5, 2015
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Add color to a shady landscape with these vibrant plants
A place in the shade is certainly comfortable, but it can also be colorful with the addition of these shade-loving flowers and plants. New Guinea Impatiens provide annual color in shady spaces. Because of their long blooming cycle, you’ll have color through the summer and into fall. New Guinea Impatiens grow to approximately 14 […]
April 30, 2015
Hadspen Blue Hosta from Hosta-Store.com.
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Need inspiration? Find some on Instagram
Good customers can be hard to find. With that in mind, we’ve always encouraged our readers to have an active presence on social media. While a lot of landscapers have a Facebook page, I think one channel that really lends itself to landscaping is Instagram. Since landscaping is such a visual industry, it makes sense […]
April 29, 2015
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How to: Grow your own food
Incorporating edibles is a trend worth digging into Call it gardening, edible landscaping or urban agriculture, but the motive is the same: More people want to grow their own food. According to the most recent American Society of Landscape Architects survey, a vegetable garden is one of the top ten design elements with expected highest […]
April 28, 2015
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Planting for multi-season interest
How to design landscapes that shine throughout the year  Summer is often the height of a landscape’s beauty, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Plants that don’t fade after the first blush of foliage or flowers offer more bang for your buck. “By considering how a plant changes through the seasons, you ensure […]
April 27, 2015
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Cacti having a moment in the sun
California landscapers are helping homeowners reimagine their yards as the state suffers through an epic drought. Solutions to Governor Jerry Brown’s call for a 25-percent reduction in water use range from painting brown grass green, to complete yard removal in favor of drought-resistant plants. As a result, cacti and other succulents are becoming popular. “It […]
April 24, 2015
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Sustainable construction proposal addresses coastal flooding in New York City
A landscape architecture design proposal that addresses the increasing risk of coastal flooding in New York City was named one of three winners of the Global Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction, an international competition that recognizes designs that provide sustainable solutions to local issues faced by communities throughout the world. The Big U/Dryline project, which was awarded […]
April 23, 2015
Big U/Dryline project. Photo courtesy of Holcim.
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Deflect noise pollution to create calming spaces
A beautiful backyard retreat can be anything but serene when bombarded by noise pollution such as the sounds of traffic, airports, schools and rail lines. Studies have shown that noise pollution affects our psychological health and can cause hypertension, stress, hearing loss, sleep disturbances and other harmful effects. Create a calming – and healthy – oasis for […]
April 23, 2015
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Drought-stricken lawns go from brown to green with a coat of paint
Removing their lawns may not be the only option for California homeowners facing an epic draught and resulting water use restrictions. Companies throughout the state are offering lawn painting services, where non-toxic, biodegradable paint is sprayed on dormant grass in order to achieve a lush, green appearance. Turf painting has been used by golf courses […]
April 23, 2015
Photo: USA Today.
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Landscaper’s Day of Service project born of emotional connection to church
In April of last year, an F-3 tornado ripped through Tupelo, Mississippi, devastating parts of the city and requiring a huge cleanup effort. Today, a local landscaper celebrated the National Association of Landscape Professional’s Day of Service by landscaping a church affected by the tornado. Brad McCully of Sportsman Lawn and Landscape, a full-service landscaping […]
April 22, 2015
Parkway Baptist Church in Tupelo, Mississippi. Brad McCully of Sportsman Lawn and Landscape chose to landscape the church property, which was damaged in in a tornado, as his NALP Day of Service project. For more photos, see the gallery below.
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Billy Goat launches reciprocating aerator demo campaign
Following Billy Goat Industries’ acquisition of Plugr last fall, and the launch of the One & Done Hydro Aerator, the company is offering demonstrations of the line’s reciprocating technology to landscapers and contractors. The company says its reciprocating aerators include features such as in-ground turning to reduce operator fatigue; fewer tines than traditional drum aerators, […]
April 22, 2015
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Report shows pesticides may have larger effect on ecosystems
A scientific report out of Europe has found that neonicotinoids, a group of pesticides believed to contribute to the mass death of honeybees and widely used in the United States, could be more damaging to ecosystems that previously thought. Neonicotinoids have been banned in the EU since 2013, and the European Academies Science Advisory Council report […]
April 22, 2015
Photo: Reuters/Heinz-Peter Baden.
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How-to: Safety-conscious landscape design
A home burglary takes place in the United States every 15 seconds. As a professional landscaper, you can help homeowners reduce their risk by making yards less attractive to would-be thieves, while still creating beautiful properties. 1. Consider plant size. According to police, robbers choose homes to invade based on one simple factor: ease […]
April 21, 2015
For landscaping under sills, choose plants that will not offer cover for someone to hide behind.
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Goats solve landscape problem at Portland International Airport
Portland International Airport (PDX) recently welcomed a group of new employees known for their voracious, non-discerning appetite. Forty goats and a llama are helping solve a persistent problem at the airport: invasive plants such as blackberries, thistle and Scotch broom. Instead of using herbicides or removing the plants by hand, the airport enlisted the goats to […]
April 21, 2015
Photo: Goat Power
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Free infographic shows how landscaping can save energy
A large part of a landscaper’s job involves educating clients on the benefits of a well-designed landscape: from increasing a home’s value, to conserving water, creating a habitat for birds and increasing the enjoyment of outdoor spaces. The United States Department of Energy provides a free infographic about how landscaping can save energy and lower […]
April 21, 2015
Illustration: Energy.gov.
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